BK - Birrificio L'Olmaia

beerdrifter

Germany

3.88/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Picked this up while on vacation in Siena, Italy. Very dark brown, nearly black pour with a hint of ruby when held to the light. Two finger caramel-colored head with decent retention and good lacing. Very earthy, roasty, malty nose with hints of toffee, coffee, caramel, and just a touch of chocolate and smoke. The taste follows suit with a huge roasty malt backbone. And as it warms it really opens up with hints of coffee, nuts, chocolate, toffee, tobacco, and a touch of herbal tea. The mouthfeel is smooth as silk with a nice dry, subtle bitterness on the finish. Overall this was another surprisingly bold, flavorful, and well balanced Italian beer.

Serving type: bottle

10-08-2012 15:54:03 | More by beerdrifter

Suds

Pennsylvania

3.73/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

This beer pours a solid black color with a slight tan head. It looks like a brew of substance. The aroma is quite nice too...a small chocolate note, follwed by a very intense roasted barley smell. Lot's of charred, highly roasted scents. No real hop aroma, but there is a scent of roasted malt. A bit of caramel too. The taste builds on the roasted flavors. There's a really nutty, chocolate and coffee flavor that runs through the beer. It's moderately dry, and still has very little hop character. The finish is balanced and the mouthfeel is full and just shy of creamy. This one is pretty good.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2009 18:27:28 | More by Suds

hoegaardenhero

California

3.58/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

a: deep black body with tight off-white head that leaves lace clinging to side of glass

s: sweet fruity malts; hints of coffee with some light chocolate

t: light roasted coffee; some chocolate malts; hints of alcohol; some sweet caramel malts as well; light hint of citrus ops

m: smooth light carb with medium body

d: a thoroughly enjoyable beer with a beautiful bottle and great presentation i like to see historically wine dominated countries making great brews

Serving type: bottle

06-06-2008 15:39:03 | More by hoegaardenhero

stcules

Italy

3.48/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

It has a very black color, beige head, not too much, stout-like, not bad.
The smell is a good toastiness, smooth, creamy.
Quite smooth taste, a light toasted notes, a bit watery.
Toasted aftertaste, and in the back, it is chocolately,

Edit: re-reviewed

Serving type: on-tap

05-23-2007 19:28:12 | More by stcules